Gerry
Pronunciation: [ j-EHR-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gerry first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 10,008 babies have been named Gerry in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gerry is past its peak , currently ranked #9,342 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,342
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Gerry is also used as a girl name, ranked #70152.
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About the Name Gerry
Gerry is a boy name .
Is Gerry a boy or girl name? Gerry is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,342 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #70,152. Gerry is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gerry is currently ranked #9,342 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gerry include Ger, Gey, Geie, and Gerkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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